r/politics • u/sweatycat New York • 1d ago

California to Negotiate Trade With Other Countries to Bypass Trump Tariffs

https://www.newsweek.com/california-newsom-trade-trump-tariffs-2055414
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u/MindLikeaGin-Trap 1d ago

The article below is from the beginning of March, and it looks like they've already removed sanctions for someone named Karina Rotenberg, who was sanctioned in 2022.

White House seeks plan for possible Russia sanctions relief, sources say

The White House has asked the State and Treasury departments to draft a list of sanctions that could be eased for U.S. officials to discuss with Russian representatives in the coming days as part of the administration's broad talks with Moscow on improving diplomatic and economic relations, the sources said.

The sanctions offices are now drawing up a proposal for lifting sanctions on select entities and individuals, including some Russian oligarchs, according to the sources.

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u/Nice-River-5322 1d ago

Kinda worth noting this article is about a month old now and is before Trump's threats to raise sanctions and increase pressures on other nations still trading with Russia should Putin renege on the deal to end the Ukraine war

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u/MindLikeaGin-Trap 1d ago

Yes, however, during his first term, he continually removed sanctions. It is not surprising that he's planning to do so again.

2016: Trump to look at recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, lifting sanctions

2017: Trump administration relaxes U.S. sanctions on Russia imposed under Obama

2018-19: Trump Administration to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarch’s Companies & US lifts sanctions on Putin ally's firms

The Senate did go against Trump and impose sanctions during Trump's term, however. This time, that seems unlikely.

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u/Nice-River-5322 1d ago

I guess it depends on if Putin reneges or not.